Podcast appearances and mentions of nikola jokic

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets blowout loss vs the Atlanta Hawks without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and other key players. He also shares some important salary cap concerns facing Denver and why that has potential to cause a trade before the NBA trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 2nd hour, Dover and Richie discussed if it will be a disappointment if the Broncos don't get to the Super Bowl this season. The guys reacted to how well the Nuggets have been playing without Nikola Jokic. Richie mentioned that it's funny that the Broncos and Seahawks are the top two seeds and it's after both of them moved on from Russell Wilson. 

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the Hawks trading Trae Young to the Wizards. They ask whether Young will fit well in Washington and how the trade will impact Atlanta. Plus, should the Hawks now consider trading for Anthony Davis?Then, the duo breaks down why the Pistons are dominating in the East, whether Giannis will remain with the Bucks and how the Nuggets are continuing their dominance despite Nikola Jokic's absence. Later, KOC answers your burning mailbag questions.(0:20) Trae Young traded to Wizards(26:46) Deni Avdija shines for Trail Blazers(34:48) Giannis won't ask Bucks for a trade(43:00) Denver surviving without Jokic(48:52) Pistons continue to lead East(54:59) Charlotte Hornets lose to Raptors, but it's still fun(1:01:38) Can Celtics contend if Tatum returns?

On the latest Pickaxe and Roll episode, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the Denver Nuggets big win vs the Boston Celtics to close a difficult road trip strong. Peyton Watson's 30 points and Jamal Murray's 17 assists highlight the offensive execution, while Zeke Nnaji led the charge defensively. Blackburn gives credit to Denver for stabilizing their season without Nikola Jokic available. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gil's Arena Sends A HOSTILE Reply To Drake & Canada as Brandon Jennings & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Shai Gilgeous Alexander dropping 46 in his first game for the Oklahoma City Thunder after Mr. B called all Canadian Hoopers soft and give their take on Drake getting involved by throwing shots at Brandon on social media for going at his country's best players. They then discuss the Trae Young trade as the Atlanta Hawks shipped their franchise player to the Washington Wizards for a hot pack of mid and give their take on the move that shook up the NBA, before breaking down how Jamal Murray has elevated his game since the injury to Nikola Jokic and put the team on his back while their Serbian Superstar gets healthy. Finally, they react to the second round of NBA All Star Voting that saw Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry and Victor Wembanyama leading the way and react to another quote from Steve Kerr reflecting on the current state of the Golden State Warriors where the hall of fame head coach admitted the dynasty is no longer on the level of the top teams in the NBA. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants, Brandon Jennings & Nick Young Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:05 Trae Young Traded To Wizards 0:06:31 Hawks Eyeing Trade For Anthony Davis 0:26:06 SGA Silences Mr. B 0:27:48 Drake Calls Out Mr. B 0:34:10 Jamal Murray Balling With Jokic Out 0:48:28 Kenyon Brings Back The Jaylen Brown Debate 0:54:24 Is Jamal Murray An All Star? 1:08:10 Deni Avdija Is Taking The Leap This Season 1:14:58 Does Thiago Splitter Deserve More Credit? 1:26:43 NBA Releases 2nd Round Of All Star Voting 1:33:15 LeBron In Danger Of Missing All Star Weekend 1:53:48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dover and Richie kicked off the show reacting to the Nuggets getting a win in Boston without Nikola Jokic. The guys gave their thoughts on Peyton Watson scoring 30 points along with Jamal Murray adding 17 assists. Are there any concerns with Bo Nix and the Broncos offense heading into the playoffs? What about the WRs dropping so many passes? 

O n J discuss the BLOCKBUSTER Trade between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. We also discuss the thrilling game that happened in Boston where the Denver Nuggets came into Celtic's territory and won without Nikola Jokic and Cam Johnson

We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Before that, Nikola Jokic's knee injury, physicality, landing spaces and the unintended issues with the arbitrary 65-game limit for awards. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil rank the quarterbacks in the AFC playoffs and debate where Bo Nix fits in the rankings. Is Josh Allen head-and-shoulders ahead of the rest of the group? Is Aaron Rodgers still a threat at his old age? Will Justin Herbert finally break through with a playoff win? Has Drake Maye proved enough by being an MVP candidate in his second year? Will Trevor Lawrence continue his hot streak into the playoffs? Is Bo Nix on par with CJ Stroud after Stroud has made the playoffs in each of his first 3 seasons? We hear from Nix and his thought process on running during games. Will we see an uptick in Nix's running during a win-or-go home playoff game? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss the good news with Nikola Jokic's recovery for his knee injury and the Avalanche being chosen to participate in the NHL's "Winter Classic". 

Dover and Cecil began the show reacting to the Avs losing to Tampa Bay last night. Why are the Avs continuing to struggle on the power play? The fellas discussed what the flaws are of the NFC playoff teams. Cecil explained why he's not sold on the Seahawks this season. The guys received an update on Nikola Jokic. 

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways

Dover and Cecil began the show reacting to the Nuggets taking down the 76ers last night without Denver playing any of their starters. Can this team continue to win without Nikola Jokic? The fellas broke down the AFC playoff teams and discussed the flaws on each team. The guys took a look at the 2026 opponents for the Broncos. Will Von Miller pass DeMarcus Ware in career sacks? 

0:00 ... Open and Ross introduces the panel and dedicates show #213 to LeBron James whose 2013 season was historic. 1:17 ... Breaking news ... Trae Young wants to be traded and the fellas discuss his value in the trade market. 4:03 ... The Orlando Magic 9:19 ... The Denver Nuggets 15:03 ... The Boston Celtics 23:32 ... The Phoenix Suns 29:18 ... Will the "65 Game Rule" cause legitimate NBA candidates Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama to be eliminated from contention? 33:57 ... "Final Thoughts:" Bruce on Draymond Green 35:56 ...World B on Jaylen Brown 38:56 ... Ross on Guerschon Yabusele 41:13 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye TRT 41:28   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before the big Ball dropped on the New Year, the NBA unfortunately rang in 2026 with two of their top centers (Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembenyama) drop to the shelf with knee injuries, and will their inability to play the minimum number of games to earn honors make the NBA rethink the restrictions they put in place years ago for season awards? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are back for a new year, and new talking points about the Association! The same four teams are in East play-in purgatory, but why is Andrew surprised and Adam is not? For the first time in a while, are the Boston Celtics the most underappreciated overachievers in the league? Will we see some surprise All-Stars like Deni Avdija of the Blazers and Jalen Johnson of the Hawks? Riche and Adam also dive deep into potential trade targets for the next couple of weeks and more! So suit up and take it out in episode 374 with the NBA-Team!

(2:45) Things Are Sunny in Philly(14:45) Tyrese Maxey Comp(18:45) Analyzing Jaylen Brown Superstar Credential's(26:30) The State of NCAA Basketball(39:15) Dillon Brooks Revenge Tour(49:30) The 65-Game Minimum For Awards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Venezia (Makeshift Hoops) joins in on Combo's Court for a timely discussion on the NBA's approaching trade deadline. They discuss where Anthony Davis and Trae Young might land in a trade. Mike ranks who would be the best fit for the Pistons in a possible trade scenario. Combo and Mike also share thoughts on if LeBron will finish his career with the Lakers. The conversation expands into legacy debates, including Shaquille O'Neal's historically dominant championship peak, Michael Jordan's most overwhelming stretch in the early 90s, and Nikola Jokic's ongoing case as the league's most efficient offensive hub and generational playmaker. Combo also shares his updated Finals projection, highlighting the emerging possibility of a New York vs. San Antonio matchup driven by youth, versatility, and unique roster construction. Listen to the full conversation on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. FOLLOW COMBO: IG: @Onetwocombo X: @itsonetwocombo YouTube: COMBO TV Podcast: Combo's Court

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What's up everyone. Ray and Peter are back to react to the loss to the Cavs and discuss the implications of the loss of both Nikola Jokic and Jonas Valanciunas to injury.

LaVar, TJ, and Plax are joined by Cuffs the Legend to talk all things NBA, including LeBron's All Star selection streak being in jeopardy, the MVP case for Nikola Jokic being endangered by his injury and the NBA rules, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaVar, TJ, and Plax are joined by Cuffs the Legend to talk all things NBA, including LeBron's All Star selection streak being in jeopardy, the MVP case for Nikola Jokic being endangered by his injury and the NBA rules, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing new potential spots in the NBA record books this upcoming year. Where will Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook find themselves at the end of the year? Next, the Clippers are surging, winning 6 in a row to get out of the basement in the West. How Kawhi Leonard has led the way and the other changes the Clips have made to get back in it. Then, a sigh of relief for the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic avoids major injury and will miss a month due to a knee hyperextension. If the Nuggets need to make a move, given the injury to Jonas Valančiūnas as well. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, great ratings for Christmas, LeBron turns 41, early All-Star returns & a small injury for Wemby. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

With the benefit of hindsight, Nate and Danny pick out their most interesting games of the last week and do full breakdowns.Kawhi Leonard's 55 points against the Pistons was one of the most dominant games of the year.Ja Morant showed flashes of a return to form against Joel Embiid and the Sixers, but VJ Edgecombe had the game-winner for Philly. 12:02Keyonte George is the biggest reason the Jazz have exceeded expectations. He hit the game winner against a Pistons team that troublingly struggled to score against Utah. 36:30Trae Young has come under fire for the Hawks' slump since his return. We break down his game in the Knicks' last-minute victory over the Hawks. 51:56Plus, we catch up on the latest stories from the last week, including whether Denver can survive the loss of Nikola Jokic for a month. 1:13:27 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic goes down with a knee injury — and suddenly the volume spikes to kill the NBA's 65-game minimum for MVP and All-NBA eligibility. Coincidence? Or the latest example of the league (and its loudest voices) trying to rewrite the definition of greatness in real time?In the first On The Ball episode of 2026, Ric Bucher explains why the 65-game rule shouldn't be rescinded just because a superstar might miss out. Awards aren't about who we think should win based on peak moments, reputation, or “what he'd do if healthy.” They're about who actually delivered over a full season — and availability has always been part of the job.Ric revisits why the rule was created (hello, load management), why voters needed a clear benchmark, and why removing it would encourage exactly what fans hate: rewarding partial seasons while pretending it's the same as dominance over 82 games. He also calls out the shifting standards in NBA media, the growing subjectivity of awards voting, and the obsession with making everything “perfect” — even when perfection creates new injustices.Plus: Ric makes the case that we should be expanding eligibility rules, creating one to deem who is eligible to be an All-Star.Timestamps 00:00 — Intro: “Cooking with gas” / welcome to On The Ball 00:31 — Ric's platforms + book tease: the value of being coachable 01:32 — First pod of 2026: thank you + what's changing the show today 02:03 — The new flashpoint: NBA's 65-game rule + Jokic injury fallout 02:55 — Jokic vs SGA: how the MVP race shifts 03:16 — Why Ric disagrees with eliminating the rule 04:12 — Why the NBA instituted 65 games: load management + voter clarity 05:07 — The voting problem: who has ballots now (and why it matters) 06:35 — Why 65 games is “etched in stone” 07:23 — The old standard: playing 82 used to be the flex 08:03 — “Perfect” officiating vs reality: the replay obsession analogy 09:20 — The hard truth: injustice happens — that's sports (and life) 10:08 — Injuries, modern training, and why the real issue isn't awards 11:07 — Why changing awards rules dodges the real problem 12:32 — Supermax + health: should durability matter? 14:02 — Awards aren't for “who we think”: they're for who proved it 14:40 — The Bill Walton precedent: MVP with 58 games (and the controversy) 16:45 — The fear: rewarding stars for half-seasons 17:26 — Standards eroding: media, mentorship, and the “old head” dilemma 20:28 — Social media pedestal culture + rule changes for entertainment 21:25 — Why removing 65 games diminishes awards 22:12 — Ric's counter: eligibility rules for All-Star voting instead 22:52 — LeBron + All-Star weekend: honor him, don't gift him a spot 25:05 — Emotional policy-making is bad policy 25:47 — What's next: boosting competition, addressing tanking 26:54 — Outro#NBA #NikolaJokic #MVP #AllNBA #LoadManagement #NBAMedia #OnTheBall #RicBucher #BasketballPodcast #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nesta semana, Denis Botana e Danilo Silvestre falam sobre a ascensão do LA Clippers, que parecia morto e agora venceu seis seguidas de maneira convincente. No Leste, Nets e Wizards parece que ganharam vida. No Oeste, Mavs, Pelicans e Grizzlies já tiveram seus momentos depois de péssimos inícios. É a temporada regular mais disputada em anos? E por que a NBA continua falando sobre tanking? Também vamos discutir a lesão que vai tirar Nikola Jokic das quadras por um mês. Como o Denver Nuggets vai sobreviver? Isso importa? Ele ainda tem chance de levar o troféu de MVP?No Both Teams Played Hard respondemos perguntas sobre paixão no esporte, Jardim Lebron e os perigos de São Paulo....NESTE EPISÓDIOIntrodução do tema - 1:30Carinha do Jabá - 4:40LA Clippers - 6:41Brooklyn Nets - 27:25Tanking - 45:18Denver Nuggets - 58:35 Both Teams Played Hard - 1:13:29...|OS PARÇAS DO BOLA PRESA|ASSINE O BOLA PRESA E RECEBA CONTEÚDO EXCLUSIVO São planos de R$14 e R$20 reais e mais de 80 podcasts para apoiadores.CAMISETAS INSIDER Com nosso cupom BOLAPRESA você tem 15% OFF, já aplicado automático se usar o link abaixo:

In the final hour of the Ben Maller Show, Adam Auslund & Kevin Figgers dive into the ongoing controversy between USC and Notre Dame, Lincoln Riley’s ringing comments about the end of the rivalry, then transition into how Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama’s injuries affect the Western Conference + a new edition of Brie’s Three! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/30/25 Clipps & Drew recap the Christmas Day games including the record breaking performance from Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets beat the T'Wolves in overtime & the Spurs defeating the Thunder for the third time this season. The boys review the current rookie rankings with Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel leading the way. Clipps & Drew share their new years resolutions for the Clippers & Lakers. Check out www.clippsndrew.com and sign up for our mailing list!

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes really want to know why Luke is apologizing to Adrian Wojnarowski. Nikola Jokic went down with an ugly looking knee hyperextension, but is it good news or bad news? Reporting can be deceiving. Finally, we turn our third eyes backwards to revisit some of our favorite stories and episodes of the year. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin argue over whether college basketball coaches like John Calipari are being hypocrites for voicing their displeasure over professional (non-NBA) players coming back to play in college, and tell us why they have no problem with Nikola Jokic potentially being excluded from MVP and All-NBA consideration if he doesn’t meet the league’s 65-game minimum threshold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s fair to say that Matthew Stafford cost himself the NFL MVP award with his ugly 3-interception performance on Monday Night Football, and explain why it would behoove the New York Giants to look into taking Jaxson Dart’s replacement at the top of the upcoming NFL Draft. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss LeBron James potentially be left out of the upcoming NBA All-Star Game, whether Nikola Jokic should be excluded from MVP and All-NBA consideration if he doesn’t meet the league’s 65-game minimum threshold, if the Detroit Pistons are legitimate contenders coming out of the Eastern Conference, and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last day of 2025! Mike and Stoke discuss their New Year's Resolutions for Colorado teams and players. Can the Nuggets stay above water while Nikola Jokic misses time with his knee injury? Time for Jamal Murray to step up and put the team on his shoulders. Mike and Stoke mess with Stink and laugh about his other work commitments that interfere with doing the show. A look at the textline and the listeners New Year's Resolutions for our teams and players.

How will the Nuggets look minus Nikola Jokic? Stoke says it will be a disaster with Jokic off the court. What will the Nuggets record be until Jokic returns? Dan Orlovsky joins the show to give his thoughts on the Broncos compared to the rest of the AFC championship contenders. What does the team need to improve on as they head into the playoffs? Dan gives his honest assessment of Bo Nix. Have we seen enough from Bo to know he is the guy? Hopes and aspirations for 2026. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil look back at the year of 2025 and summarize each of the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche and Rockies years. How have the Broncos changed from the beginning of this year to now? Will 2026 be less chaotic then 2025? Today's "Three Count" features the crazy viewership numbers for the NBA on Christmas Day, SGA's MVP odds soaring after news of Nikola Jokic's injury, and previewing the Nuggets first of many games tonight without Jokic as the Nuggets travel to Toronto. We preview the remaining College Football Playoff games. Will Indiana be able to overcome the pedigree of Alabama? Zach explains why he expects #1 Indiana to take care of business and win by double digits in a rainy Rose Bowl. 

Cecil and Will Petersen began the show giving their reaction to Nikola Jokic's injury. The fellas discussed who is most responsible for turning the Broncos around, Bo Nix, Sean Payton, Greg Penner, or George Paton. The guys gave their thoughts on PFF having the Broncos with the best odds to win the Super Bowl. 

In the final hour, Cecil and Will discussed if the Broncos need to win with style points this weekend against the Chargers. The fellas talked about what the Nuggets' record needs to be with Nikola Jokic out. Chicken Fingers broke down the AFC teams and how they've played against other teams above .500 this season. The guys continued to debate if they want the Broncos to have the easiest or hardest path to the Super Bowl. 

Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back on another edition of Real Ones with some NBA resolutions as we head into the new year. But first, Nikola Jokic went down on Monday night with what is believed to be a hyperextension to the knee. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. How will this affect the MVP race and the Nuggets' standings if he misses the 65-game requirement? (0:00:00) Intro (4:47) FanDuel ad break (0:21) Jokic's injury (14:53) FanDuel ad break (16:14) Resolutions (59:31) Mailbag Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return with the last episode of 2025 as they recap the action from Monday night, including Nikola Jokic's injury (ESPN's Shams Charania reported after the recording that Jokic has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss at least the next four weeks), the Raptors getting it done by committee against the Warriors and Magic, the Cavs getting back on track against the Spurs, Deni Avdija's continued success for the Blazers, and how the Mavs are handling Cooper Flagg's development. Next, the guys give out their predictions for 2026. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:26) Nuggets fall to the Heat after Nikola Jokic goes down with injury (05:30) Raptors bounce back after losing to the Wizards with comeback wins against the Warriors and Magic (12:51) Cavs end two-game skid with win over Spurs in San Antonio (16:34) Deni Avdija continues his quietly great season in Blazers win against Mavs (18:53) Will Cooper Flagg ever play with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving? (24:45) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 1 (37:13) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 2 (41:44) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 3 (51:20) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 4 (58:59) Verno and Jacoby's prediction no. 5 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three', Cam Johnson brings on his Denver Nuggets teammate Spencer Jones!They get into everything about Spencer's breakout season; from what it's like being on a two-way contract and traveling between the G-League and NBA, to playing with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, learning to play the dunker spot from Aaron Gordon, going to Stanford and his LinkedIn presence, at much more. Let's go! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Kostos reacts to the impact of Nikola Jokic's injury to the Nuggets and the rest of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, Nick reacts to Baylor adding former NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji to their roster for conference play.

Nick Kostos reacts to the latest surrounding Nikola Jokic's injury for the Denver Nuggets. Plus, Nick shares his thoughts on Marcus Freeman returning to Notre Dame, and gives out his best bets for tonight.

It's the final Fantasy NBA Today episode of 2025. Aaron Bruski and Dr. A react to Nikola Jokic's injury, break down Dr. A's My Guys, the Bruski 150 performers, and spotlight the fantasy storylines that could swing leagues tonight. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roser, Devin and Bennett are here and they'll talk about Damion Baugh's big night against the Hustle + if College Basketball and the NBA should adopt the target score ending. They'll then go into tonight's Grizzlies/Sixers game, where this game ranks, VJ Edgecombe vs Cedric Coward, how we're almost halfway through the season and we haven't seen really any of the other big rookies at the Forum. Next, we'll hit on Nikola Jokic's knee injury, their upcoming schedule, and the rest of the injuries around the NBA. In the second segment, Roser has his Week 17 NFL Notes and then they bring in Vegas Insider Senior Handicapper Brian Edwards to give us picks in the upcoming Bowl Games, College Football Playoff and more. Host: Jon RoserCo-Hosts/Contributors: Devin Walker, Bennett Doyle Guest: Brian EdwardsAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles Technical Director: Jaylon Wallace 

In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA's MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets' playoff chances.Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while on the court, still provides question marks on his ability to stay on it. The pair also address the Zach LaVine situation in Sacramento - should he get traded, and where to?Finally, the Trae Young fiasco in Atlanta is picked apart - what should the Hawks do? Is waiving the former superstar point guard on the table? That and more on today's Big Number.(01:08) The Big Number: 4 - minimum number of weeks Jokic misses with knee injury(19:08) The Little Numbers: 1.5 - Anthony Davis' estimated plus minus(21:03) New team, new year: potential landing spots for Anthony Davis(24:06) The Little Numbers: 13 - players avg. 25+ points on .600 true shooting percentage(26:16) New team, new year: will Michael Porter Jr. have a new team in 2026?(28:51) The Little Numbers: 10 - Zach LaVine 3-point attempts per possession(38:18) The Little Numbers: 126.2 - Hawks' defensive rating with Trae Young(49:06) Should the Hawks waive Trae Young?

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Nikola Jokic injury in last night's game in Miami. Jokic suffered a hyperextension in his left knee and will miss four weeks or more, but it could've been way worse. Ryan goes over the injury, Denver's loss vs the Heat, and whether the Nuggets an survive without Jokic for a month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury and will miss a month, virtually assuring he will be ineligible for an All-NBA team or any end of season awards. Will this be the opportunity for the league to quickly reverse the "65 game rule," which has arguably provided very little benefit?On Season 12, Episode 10 of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave discuss the issue, talk about the various tiers of good teams, laugh at the anti-tanking proposals, and attempt to rank some of the least ethical scorers in the NBA.Plus a bunch of other stuff.Support the show at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastGet 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFTry Underdog Fantasy and use code FBBF to get a free pick, plus a deposit match up to $1000: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfast.Use promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

In this hour of Cashing Out, Dustin Swedelson is joined by VSiN senior editor Zach Cohen to chat some NBA and his picks for the College Football Playoff and bowl season. Also on the show, previewing Week 18 in the NFL before VSiN contributor and RotoWire senior editor Jeff Erickson joins the show with some NFL plays.Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. Grab your first month for only $9.99 or take over 15% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD25. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Evans and Brandon Stokley open the fourth hour coming to terms with the Jokic injury timelines, albeit with some optimism about the shorter timeline. Mike vents about ESPN’s (lack of) coverage on Jokic’s injury. They worry about the long term prospects of the Nikola Jokic injury if the worst-case scenario comes to pass. They discuss how Sean Payton motivated the team before the season with his Super Bowl comments and Mike gets Stoke’s take as a player. The guys finally get Nikola Jokic’s diagnosis from Shams and they break down what it means for the Nuggets for this season and beyond. Stoke recaps and re-racks his Telestrator Tuesday film breakdown of the Broncos’ go-ahead drive on Christmas night. Mike and Stoke cap off today’s show discussing the Nikola Jokic news and all of the other major injuries the Nuggets have suffered.  

Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones to review all the action from the Christmas Day games. The Lakers were blown out by the Rockets at home on Christmas Day 119-96. Is there a LeBron problem that might come to a breaking point before the season ends? The Thunder have lost four of their last six games with three of them being at the hand of the Spurs. Have the Spurs surpassed the Thunder in the West's hierarchy? Howard and Raja then discuss the rest of the action from Christmas Day, including Nikola Jokic's 56-point outburst and Cooper Flagg's development. (0:00:00) Intro (2:40) Raja's playing days on Christmas (7:28) FanDuel ad break (8:43) Lakers' disappointing Christmas game (28:34) Amazon Prime ad break (29:08) Thunder-Spurs rivalry (43:35) Mavs-Warriors (55:16) Cavs-Knicks (58:07) Wolves-Nuggets (1:00:26) Real One of the Week Hit the mailbag! realonesmailbag@gmail.com Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaVar, TJ, and Plax are joined by Cuffs the Legend to talk about the Lakers recent skid, whether or not Deshaun Watson should be back with the Browns next season, the Spurs recent run of dominance over OKC, if Nikola Jokic has surpassed Shaquille O’Neal all-time, Up on Game / Down on Game, and more! #2pros #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards in the Nuggets' thrilling OT win over the Wolves, how the Spurs remain undefeated against the Thunder, the tale of two halves at Madison Square Garden, JJ Redick's anger after the Lakers' loss to the Rockets, and how Cooper Flagg stole the show in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:37) Nikola Jokic puts up a wild triple-double and outlasts Anthony Edwards and the Wolves in OT thriller (15:08) The Spurs beat the Thunder for the third time in two weeks (25:16) The Knicks overcome a 17-point deficit and defeat the Cavs (39:23) JJ Redick calls out the Lakers after loss to the Rockets (49:34) Anthony Davis is hurt, but Cooper Flagg shines in the Mavs' loss to the Warriors The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez and Stefan Anderson Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices